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CPVC In India, Sharply Rising Costs And New Trade Tensions: Prices Under Pressure Heading Into 2027
India’s CPVC market is entering the final part of 2026 in a complex phase: while residential construction, urbanisation and infrastructure continue to support the need for hot- and cold-water piping, producers must contend with sharply rising industrial costs.Higher...
Tungsten Prices Plunge Nearly 70% From March Highs: Weak Demand And Inventories Hold Back Recovery
China’s tungsten market is experiencing one of the deepest corrections of 2026. On October 12, wolframite concentrate containing 65% WO3 fell to 337,000 yuan per standard tonne, 67.92% below its March high. A similarly sharp retreat has affected ammonium paratungstate...
Rare Earths In China, Northern Rare Earth’s Profit Up As Much As 139%: High Prices But Demand Remains Cautious
China Northern Rare Earth is preparing to close the first nine months of 2026 with a strong improvement in its financial results, supported by rising rare earth prices, changes in its product mix and cost containment. Expected net profit exceeds 3.6 billion yuan,...
Chromium In China, Port Stocks Approach 5 Million Tonnes: Tianjin Leads The Rebound, Ferrochrome Under Pressure
China's chrome ore inventories are rising again after three consecutive declining readings, reaching 4.996 million tonnes on October 9, 2026. The 2.33% increase compared with September 30 is entirely attributable to Tianjin port, while inventories at other ports...